Chapter 54
Gregory pulled the blanket over Anathea’s exposed shoulder before getting up. He stepped over the pile of clothes on the floor,
walking toward the living room.
Just as he was about to sit down, there was a knock at the door, followed by Theo’s voice. “Gregory!”
Gregory opened the door for him.
The moment Theo saw the scratch marks peeking out from under Gregory’s loosely draped robe, he clicked his tongue. “It seems
you had an intense time.”
“If you have something to say, just say it.” Gregory wasn’t in the mood to waste time, especially since he’d already caught the
emotions flickering in Theo’s eyes–undeniable resentment and frustration.
“Why did you help her? You never used to be like this.”
“That’s none of your business,” Gregory replied flatly. He didn’t owe anyone an explanation, least of all for this. Besides, her himself wasn’t entirely sure why he’d spoken up for Anathea in the first place.
And now that he had, he’d undoubtedly drawn suspicion from Adrian and the others about his relationship with Anathea.
What was strange, though, was that while he’d always disliked anyone knowing about his marriage to Anathea, this time, he
wasn’t as averse to it.
Theo studied his shifting expressions, clenching his fingers at his sides. When he spoke again, his voice was lower, laced with
barely suppressed anger.
“Don’t forget what Adam did. He got so many people killed–he ruined Adrian’s life and left him in a wheelchair for the rest of his days. Adam deserves to die a thousand times over! But because Anathea begged you for his life, you spared him. Do you think
that’s fair to them?”
Gregory didn’t respond, but his face darkened. Back then, the heavily pregnant Anathea had fallen to her knees in front of him, pleading for Adam’s life. And in a moment of weakness, he’d relented, changing Adam’s fate despite everyone’s objections.
That was why he not only despised Anathea–the woman Adam had used as a bargaining chip and sent to his bed–but also
loathed the version of himself that had faltered so easily.
The moment he’d softened toward her, he’d fallen right into Adam’s trap. Anathea had been a weakness Adam had carefully
planned for him all along
Theo knew Gregory’s fury and pain weren’t any less than his own, so he gradually cased his tone.
“Gregory, we’re best friends, I won’t say more than I need to, but I do have to remind you that Anathea isn’t right for you. She
can’t help you in any way. She only reminds you of past regrets and pain. Her existence will only hold you back.
“But Natalie is different. She’s capable and can support you. You’d be better off divorcing Anathea and marrying Natalie. No one
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besides us knows who your wife is, anyway-
“That’s enough. I’ll think about it,” Gregory cut him off indifferently.
“Really?” Theo’s eyes brightened. He hadn’t expected Gregory–who’d been so stubborn about this for five years to finally
relent.
Honestly, if Gregory had refused him again, Theo might have started to suspect that he actually had feelings for Anathea. Luckily, his worry was unnecessary.
“Yeah,” Gregory responded coolly.
He didn’t want to admit that Anathea had been making him increasingly restless. For five years, he’d never once felt this way. Yet, it had only grown stronger lately, especially tonight.
When he’d heard Anathea say that she no longer loved him, rage and an uncontrollable urge to make her cry had surged inside
him.
He’d even found himself wondering when exactly she’d stopped loving him. But before things spiraled any further into chaos, he made his decision to cut it off.
He kept telling himself he didn’t love Anathea, so he didn’t need her love either. Their marriage was built on nothing but physical intimacy and should’ve ended long ago.
Gregory took out his phone and dialed Martin. “Find me a lawyer. I need a divorce agreement drafted.”
